Upward Bound

Upward Bound Math/Science (UBMS) provide services to selected high school students who are potential first-generation college students and who meet specific family income criteria. UBMS works to help the selected high school students recognize and develop their potential to excel in fields related to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Concentrated services are provided on the Poteau campus in a six week summer program and are followed by a an academic year program. The goal of the program is to help students graduate high school, enroll in postsecondary school and complete an education with a degree in math, science or information technology.

Upward Bound provide services to selected high school students who are potential first-generation college students and who meet specific family income guidelines. Concentrated academic services are provided on both Poteau and Sallisaw campuses for six weeks each summer with periodic follow-up services provided throughout the academic year. Personal enrichment activities such as cultural events and individual tutorial services are also provided giving students a jump start to get them through high school and into postsecondary school.

The Upward Bound and UB Math/Science Programs at Carl Albert State College are funded 100% by grants from the US Department of Education in the amounts of $417,936 (Upward Bound South) and $308,858 (UB Math Science); and $248,771 (Upward Bound North) per year.
Number of participants served per year of funding: 105 (Upward Bound South); 74 (UB Math Science); 63 (Upward Bound North).

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